Everton Thread - 2023/24

[bobbyowenquiff]

A pessimistic Everton fan I know is comparing his club to us when we went down to Div 2.

The mismanagement of his club from the boardroom hurts him and all he can see is constant relegation unless theres a new progressive owner.

I think there are some valid comparisons and believe Everton is a good opportunity for a takeover. The model we have seen in Manchester with City was based on huge infrastructure and property development. Sheikh Mansour has more than tripled the value of his original investment and a large chunk of Manchester has been transformed...and that's just the start.
There is no reason why a new owner of Everton could not do a similar deal with Liverpool City Council which involves regeneration of a huge chunk of land in North Liverpool. The new stadium is a similar distance to the city-centre as the Etihad with lots of land available to develop. They have two universities and lots of start-ups with talented young people. Liverpool can replicate what Manchester has done in Ancoats and the Northern Quarter. It just takes a bit of imagination. The only obstacle (and it's a big one) is the lack of strong political leadership in the area and an ongoing problem with corruption and organised crime. This has held Liverpool back for decades.

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

[whisper]' 95![/whisper]

Paul Rideout, wasn't it?

'96 was the dippers' "spice boys" final, wasn't it?

Read the post, jim, you old fucker, yer losing it! '96 was the season AFTER they stuffed the Rags. I can still see Brucie slinking off down the touchline, leg dragging behind him - he knew they were fucked - and I still have a wee chuckle! '95 is one of those football dates etched into my psyche - I drove my ERO 'n his Mum down to Goodison to catch the coach to Wembers!

 

[Vienna_70]

More or less. They are struggling to pay the bills for the new stadium and are desperate for outside investment.
If I were a rich Arab, I would consider them a target:-
Cheap
New stadium
Huge potential from a loyal fan base.
Ring any bells?

Surely the owner is rich enough to pay for the development of the new stadium himself, just as HH paid for the Academy and training facilities?

 

[Vienna_70]

A pessimistic Everton fan I know is comparing his club to us when we went down to Div 2.

The mismanagement of his club from the boardroom hurts him and all he can see is constant relegation unless theres a new progressive owner.

I’m working with an Everton fan this week, and he actually said today that he doesn’t understand why they are building the new stadium, as there is nothing wrong with Goodison!

 

[KS55]

Surely the owner is rich enough to pay for the development of the new stadium himself, just as HH paid for the Academy and training facilities?

Apparently not. There is some doubt as to who put up the money to purchase the club. Some say it was Usmanov.

 

[halfcenturyup]

More or less. They are struggling to pay the bills for the new stadium and are desperate for outside investment.
If I were a rich Arab, I would consider them a target:-
Cheap
New stadium
Huge potential from a loyal fan base.
Ring any bells?

Bingo. Hope it happens for them. And it would drive Liverpool fans crazy :)

What would you rather invest? 6 billion at the top of the curve, or 500 million at the bottom.

 

[Ballosteve]

I think there are some valid comparisons and believe Everton is a good opportunity for a takeover. The model we have seen in Manchester with City was based on huge infrastructure and property development. Sheikh Mansour has more than tripled the value of his original investment and a large chunk of Manchester has been transformed...and that's just the start.
There is no reason why a new owner of Everton could not do a similar deal with Liverpool City Council which involves regeneration of a huge chunk of land in North Liverpool. The new stadium is a similar distance to the city-centre as the Etihad with lots of land available to develop. They have two universities and lots of start-ups with talented young people. Liverpool can replicate what Manchester has done in Ancoats and the Northern Quarter. It just takes a bit of imagination. The only obstacle (and it's a big one) is the lack of strong political leadership in the area and an ongoing problem with corruption and organised crime. This has held Liverpool back for decades.

Corruption and organised crime in Liverpool,that can't be true.....

 

[blue b4 the moon]

Remember the days of Fowler, McPointalot, even the George Weah’s of this world. That’s where Everton are at.

No worse, they're signing Duncan Davidson level stuff.

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

Was he ever a manager?

More a dog in the manger than a manager. How many pens for Burnley went begging whenever we played em?

 

[Ashton Moss Messi]

Ashley Young: Everton sign full-back on one-year deal

Everton sign free agent Ashley Young on a one-year deal after the full-back left Aston Villa this summer.

www.bbc.co.uk

There'll be dancing in the blue streets of Dipperpool tonight

Reminiscent of the dark days of City signing ex-Dipper/Rag players such as Pointy, Fowler, Kanchelskis, Schmeichel